Our Staff
Susie
Susie began running in her mid 30s and due to her sister’s influence became a marathoner at the age of 40. In the midst of learning a new sport, she realized that the new runner and walker were not being targeted in this market, and so began the evolution of Up and Running. A few years of training in other stores, a bank loan and a bunch of support from friends and we now have Up and Running! If she isn’t in the store, she is training on a bike, in a pool, on the trails or the roads…trying to keep up with the rest of the people at UAR. Or you might see her chasing/keeping up with a few youngsters around the store.
Brandice
Brandice was the first friend to help, way back in the very beginning of UAR. Her active lifestyle and willingness to help was and is a tremendous comfort. Brandice has taken and taught probably every type of workout class, and now she has taken up running too. In her free time, Brandice and her husband John, enjoy a life full of travel and social gatherings with great friends who are family!
Joan
We are lucky to have had Joan working at UAR since our first year in business! Joan is like most of us, she is willing try anything. She began running and coaching with Team In Training and then became a triathlete. Joan competed in her first 1/2 Ironman race in the summer of 2009. On top of all that, Joan works out regularly at the gym, enjoys long distance, volunteers with noon optimist and finds time to support her husband and two children in all their adventures!
Nickie
Nickie has never met a sport or activity she didn’t like. Whether she is riding a mountain bike or road bike, skiing, trail or road running, hiking, camping or climbing a big rock, she is outside moving and enjoying every minute of it. Nickie brings a youthful exuberance to UAR that cannot be matched.
Maria
Maria started spending hours at UAR training for a marathon with Team in Training, and now in 2011 we are happy to have her join our full time team! Maria enjoys running and cycling; soon we may have another triathlete on staff. Maria brings an infectious smile, great energy, and a wealth of knowledge to Up and Running!
Jean
Jean is affectionately known as Green Jean, because she maintains all of our lovely plants! She was a customer first, and was such a nice visitor occasionally that when she asked, “Can I visit 2 days a week?” The answer was a resounding heck yes! Jean fills much of her time at sporting events supporting her two active boys, but still finds early morning hours to train with her girls on the track or the bike or at the gym. If you want a personal shopper or a LOLE ambassador, Jean is your gal.
David
We are quite sure you have seen David somewhere in Dayton. As a former college cross country athlete, David has now become a well known coach in the Dayton area. In the spring he coaches track for Oakwood High School and in the fall he coaches cross country for the Centerville High School girls’ team. And in the off season he usually finds time to log many miles himself, recently competing in his 1st trail 50K! This very busy and talented coach also has a full family life with a lovely wife and three children.
Ann
Ann comes to Up and Running from the University of Dayton where she was the former women’s cross country coach. After having a baby boy last September, she is back to marathon training and has qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials. In 2008 Ann placed 7th at the Olympic Trials Marathon. When Ann is not running or working she enjoys chasing her son around and spending time with her husband.
Nancy
Nancy a Dayton native and ‘retired’ accountant, is now away from the numbers game having fun at Up and Running. In the hours away from Up and Running Nancy enjoys spending time with her four children and husband. She is an avid traveler, and if found in Dayton she is probably researching/planning her next adventure! In June 2004 Nancy started walking and training for the Avon 2 day/39mile breast cancer event in Chicago, and she continues to enjoy the sport of walking and running at times! Ask her about our pilates clothing, she LOVES her pilates and aqua jogging classes!
Jason
Jason has been “Up and Running” since before he had an official team to do it with. While he enjoys most sports and outdoor activities, running was by far his favorite and the most liked within his whole family. He continued to run throughout his middle school, high school, and college years representing Southern Illinois University. Jason is fully involved in marathon training and has qualified for the Olympic Trials in Houston 2012. While planning for the 2012 trials, Jason is looking to continue his educational career in medical school. Originally from Northwest Ohio, Jason now lives in Bellbrook and should be easy to find since he is usually logging a lot of miles in his free time!
Paul
Paul comes from an entirely different background, water not land! Paul swam in college for Bowling Green and now he swims and coaches for the Dayton Swim & Tri Masters Team. In addition, Paul has competed in half marathons, full marathons, and in November of 2010 completed his first Ironman race! Paul has a background in education and currently works full time for Up and Running.
Louise
Louise, a devoted wife and mother of three daughters, brings an exuberance of joy to Up and Running. A loyal Up and Running customer, she always brought her three field hockey players in for shoes. We asked her to join the team, and she was tearful, that is the big heart we love about Louise. In her spare time she enjoys power walking, watching many field hockey games and cooking. Our fridge is fully stocked with the best food from scratch, what did we eat before you arrived?! Ask for her baked oatmeal or powerbar recipe next time you visit!
